tacopalypse
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- Nov 30, 2009
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carpeting absorbs noise a lot better than hardwood. if anybody's living in the apartment above you, you'd ideally want it to have a carpeted floor.
Why do most American apartments have carpet?
- Thread starter Roparadise
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When I visit family in Northern Ireland (ah, can't wait to get back there again), it is normal to wear shoes inside. It's odd to remember that as when you visit people here in Canada, normally you are expected to take your shoes off at the door.
When my family members come visit here, they seldom remember they are supposed to take their shoes off when they visit other people's homes.
In Canada, you pretty much have to be in that habit due to the weather; footwear can get pretty muddy and dirty especially when it snows. However, in N. Ireland, you just need to give your shoes a good wipe on the mat at the door, and you're fine.
angelas111
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i have all hard floors, wood and tile/marble. i do miss having carpet though. i am going to buy one of those flokati area rugs.
I think shoes inside is filthy. I blame television where they don't want to bother showing irrelevant details such as putting shoes on/taking them off.
Had some new flatmates recently who wear shoes in the house and carried all sorts of crap in.